Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Transforming Pattern Paper

For me, one of the benefits of getting the monthly kit is the pattern paper. I know, we stampers do not always reach for pattern paper often. But once in a while, it is really fun to transform the pattern and make it your own.If you see today's two cards, you'd know what I mean.

The large flowers in this pattern paper are not colored. I used the ink pads ( Thistle and Goldenlocks, included in the kit) to color the images. I then stamped the sentiment in the yellow paper. That was easy to add colors!

Card #2

For the background, I stamped all the floral designs. I also inked, stamped and cut the large flower to go with the background. For extra pizzazz, I gold-embossed the sentiment.

I hope this post gives you some inspiration on transforming the pattern paper. It's great to stretch your stash and make it work with your designs. You will also find this very satisfying :)
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Truth is, the patterned paper in this particular kit was what made me give it a second glance. Sadly, it sold out before I got to it. But just loved them especially the blue and white that is on your first card. Think you chose the perfect colors to enhance it. LOVE THAT CARD! Then you strike me between the eyes with that second one. These stamps so perfectly compliment these patterned papers, I thought it was one of them. Just beautifully done.

OMG! I just found your website looking for SSS July 2016 inspiration and your card #1 is very similar to my card #1! LOL. I thought that was interesting. I've done 3 cards so far but only posted 2 of them on my blog. https://intoxicatingarts.wordpress.com/2016/06/28/sss-july-2016-card-kit-card-1/